Overview

Rooted in memory and steeped in magic, The Library of Flowers is a radiant exploration of family, identity, and the magic we inherit, perfect for anyone who has ever carried the weight of a legacy-and dared to make it their own. Rooted in memory and steeped in magic, The Library of Flowers is a radiant exploration of family, identity, and the expectations we inherit, perfect for anyone who has ever carried the weight of a legacy-and dared to make it their own. For centuries, the Hua women have held sway over the courts of emperors and billionaires with their magical perfumes able to stir hearts and ensure fortunes. And in every fifth generation, an eldest daughter is born with the rarest gift of all- the ability to summon true love. As a long-awaited fifth daughter, Lucy was supposed to be the miracle her exacting mother had been waiting for. But when her magic failed, Lucy fled Vancouver, her legacy, and the expectations that had nearly broken her. Now, years later, she runs a tiny perfume shop tucked away in Toronto's Kensington Market-crafting beautiful, perfectly ordinary scents and keeping her extraordinary past firmly behind her. That is, until a death in the family brings her home...and saddles her with an unwelcome inheritance- the centuries-old Hua family register, brimming with secrets, formulas, and forgotten truths. As Lucy unravels the stories of the women who came before her-including the mother whose complicated heart she never could understand-she must confront the tangled threads of love, power, and identity...and ask herself whether her magic was ever truly gone, or simply waiting for her to decide for herself what it means to be a daughter of the House of Hua.

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9781728275710

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""An alchemical tale of family and self-discovery, with notes of pure magic. Perfect for fans of Asian American stories, compelling female characters, and witchcraft."" -- Booklist

""[The author] grounds the novel with relatable themes centered on immigration, family legacies, rekindled friendship, and familial pressure and expectations... an emotionally rich novel infused with magic. An excellent addition to any fiction collection."" -- Library Journal, STARRED review ""An alchemical tale of family and self-discovery, with notes of pure magic. Perfect for fans of Asian American stories, compelling female characters, and witchcraft."" -- Booklist

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L.C. CHU loves ordering the second-cheapest wine, wearing perfume all the time, and staying up far too late reading a good book. She writes complicated romantic stories set in Toronto with strong Asian characters.

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